Step 1. The fuse box
Open the fuse box and look at the breakers: one may be down. If there is an RCD (a breaker with a "T" / "Test" button), check it too. Switch it back on. If it trips again immediately, there is an overload or a short circuit on the line.
Step 2. What is plugged in in this room
If the breaker trips, unplug everything from the sockets, switch the breaker on and plug in appliances one by one. The one after which it trips is the culprit. Often it is a kettle, heater, washing machine or an extension lead near water.
Step 3. If the breaker is on but there is no power
- A contact has loosened or burned in one socket that feeds the others (a chain).
- A wire has burned off in a junction box.
- The switch is faulty (if only the light is out).
When not to touch it yourself
- There is a burning smell, soot marks on a socket or switch.
- The breaker trips immediately even with everything unplugged.
- There was smoke or a bang from a socket or box.
- The whole flat has no power — then the problem is in the building’s main board or on the line.
How I can help
I find where the contact was lost: socket, switch, terminal. I replace the socket or switch and restore the connection. If the problem is in a junction box inside the wall or in the fuse box itself, I will tell you what is needed and suggest a specialist: I do not take on that kind of work.